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US appeals court orders judge to reconsider Biden ESG investing rule
(Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Thursday ordered a Texas judge to reconsider his decision upholding a Biden administration rule that allows socially conscious investing by employee retirement plans, in light of a major recent Supreme Court ruling.
The FBI Is On The Case Of The Mysterious Brookshire’s Bomb Threats
A Dangerous Game Is Being Played By One Or Maybe A Group Of Idiots That Has Law Enforcement Officials In Texas And Other States On High Alert. Prank calls are one thing, but calling in bomb threats is a serious and dangerous matter that folks don't find funny nor joke about especially in these days and times.
Mr. Gatti’s Pizza coming to Walmart locations in Texas
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A pizza chain that started in a small town in Central Texas is now partnering with the nation’s largest retail store. Mr. Gatti’s Pizza is partnering with Walmart to bring its classic menu items to Walmart stores in the Lone Star State. Approximately 12 Mr. Gatti’s are set to open in […]
Take A Look At The Legendary Artists That Have Played The Ector County Coliseum
The Ector County Coliseum in Odessa has seen some really big acts come through its doors over the years. Did you know Elvis played there not too long before he died? Artists of all genres have graced the stage. From Elvis to Johnny Cash and Poison to George Strait, all have made stops in Odessa. I can remember as a kid going to see George Strait and the traffic down 42nd being at a standstill because of all the cars trying to get to the coliseum.
GOOD NEWS: Honoring a Fallen Hero
Jul. 19—The Odessa Police Department Honor Guard had the privilege of attending the funeral Friday for Fallen Harris County Deputy Fernando Esqueda. Esqueda passed away July 11 after being shot in an ambush attack by a wanted subject. Deputy Esqueda was a member of the Violent Persons Task Force and had been with the Harris County Sheriff's Office for approximately 5 years. The Odessa Police ...
Man arrested for having stolen police property in his possession
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Andy Anderson, 42, has been arrested on multiple charges related to two burglaries and false identification. According to an arrest affidavit from Midland County, in August of 2023, when executing a search warrant on Anderson’s storage unit, investigators found a Sig Sauer P220, two Texas Drivers Licenses and an Odessa Police Department Badge.
Gale Pond Alamo Elementary School is joining New Tech Network
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) -Starting this Fall, the Gale Pond Alamo Elementary school is moving to the New Tech Networks. The elementary school will be the second ECISD school to join. With Gale Pond Alamo Elementary school moving to the New Tech Networks. They are hoping to have more opportunities for...
OC institutional effectiveness team wins Catalyst Award
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – Connie May, Executive Director for Institutional Effectiveness, and her team have been named the winner of the Catalyst Award for Assessment and Institutional Effectiveness. The award honors institutions that have successfully grown in their assessment practices and influenced positive behavioral changes, according to a release from Odessa College. The College said […]
OC uses surveys to inform decisions
Jul. 18—To help get a more accurate picture of how things are going, Odessa College conducts surveys and focus groups throughout the year. Associate Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness Brian Jones said they try to make sure they listen to students and let them know their responses to surveys and focus groups matter. "We often say there are humans behind the numbers and it's ...
Permian Basin International Oil Show Board donates $310,000 to local educational institutions
Jul. 18—The Permian Basin International Oil Show (PBIOS) Board has announced the donation of $310,000 to local educational institutions to support programs aimed at cultivating the next generation of professionals in the energy industry. This year, the funds will be distributed as follows: $100,000 to the University of Texas Permian Basin (UTPB), $80,000 to Midland College, $80,000 to Odessa ...
68 Odessa Wranglers to NJCAA All-Academic Team
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (KMID/KPEJ) – The NJCAA has announced the 2023-2024 All-Academic Teams, which recognizes student-athletes for their abilities in the classroom. Of those student-athletes, 68 come from the Odessa College Wranglers’ seven athletic programs. 30 student-athletes made first-team, 18 were named second-team, and 20 on the third-team. The sport with the most students selected […]
Cinema Under the Stars presents Lego Batman, The Dark Knight
Jul. 19—The Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center, 1310 N. FM 1788, Midland, will present Cinema Under the Stars featuring The Lego Batman Movie and The Dark Knight inside the theater on Sunday, August 4. The doors will open at 2 p.m. The Lego Batman Movie is scheduled at 3:30 p.m. and The Dark Knight at 6 p.m. Food trucks will be parked in the Wagner Noël parking lot from 2:30 p.m. — 5:30 p.m. ...
Midland teens arrested amid traffic stop, stolen firearms recovered
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Several teens were arrested earlier this week following an undercover surveillance operation centered around gang members allegedly in possession of stolen guns. 17-year-old Isaiah Rodriguez was among several arrested on July 17; he’s been charged with Theft of a Firearm. Court records showed that charges against the other teens, 19-year-old Aaron Navarrete, […]
Police searching for Lubbock mother after newborn baby found in dumpster
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Police are searching for the mother of a newborn baby after the child was found in a dumpster overnight in East Lubbock. Investigators say the child was found around 4 a.m. inside a dumpster near 4th and Cherry Avenue. This comes two days after Lubbock’s first Safe Haven Baby Box was opened.
El Paso County to break ground on Fabens Airport hangar following grant dispute
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — El Paso County is set to break ground on an airport hangar that was at the center of a disputed federal grant in May. El Paso County will break ground on the Fabens Airport Hangar Expansion on Tuesday, pushing forward a long-stagnant project that, in part, ended up pausing a $15 million grant that the University of Texas El Paso's Aerospace Center was supposed to receive from the National Science Foundation (NSF).
More Businesses Coming to Lubbock’s Covenant Park
Summer Moon Coffee is bringing its famed oak-roasted coffee and signature sweet cream Moon Milk® to a second location in the Hub City. The Austin-based coffee shop will open its second location in late 2024 at Covenant Park. This second Lubbock location will be a fantastic addition to the Summer Moon family of coffee shops. The shop will feature a drive-thru, online order ahead, and free Wi-Fi, ensuring convenience and comfort for all visitors.
El Paso chef Enrique Lozano set for second Food Network appearance with 'Chopped'
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — An El Paso chef is set to make his second appearance on the Food Network in as many months. Enrique Lozano, the executive chef behind El Paso's Ay Dios Mio, recently competed on the Food Network's "Beat Bobby Flay" in May, and now, he's taking his skills to "Chopped" next week.
Lubbock escape room announces closure in July
LUBBOCK, Texas— Lubbock Escapes, an escape game room located at 3025 34th Street, announced its closure on social media. According to the post, effective as of July 14 “Lubbock Escapes has elected to close our escape room.” The closure comes after much consideration from the game room. “We share wonderful memories with our escape room […]
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